Press Releases
San Francisco Business Journal: Alaska Airlines, GlobalSF bridging the gap between Asia and Bay Area, one dish at a time
Dec 4, 2019
“A key takeaway from the trip included new ideas and discussions around innovative solutions to creating a sustainable food system. ‘I was inspired by the inventive food sources and ingredients I was exposed to while on the trip,’ said Holland. ‘As a Bay Area chef, I am always exploring new sources of inspiration and since returning, I’ve already started to incorporate more plant-based proteins into dishes at my restaurant.’”
Sky Link TV: 2019 ChinaSF Hotpot Fundraiser
November 19, 2019
On November 19, 2019, ChinaSF presented the 2019 ChinaSF Annual Fundraiser hosted by Liuyishou Hotpot in San Mateo attracting 100 guests for an authentic Chinese hotpot experience while raising funds critical to support ChinaSF’s mission in job creation through the recruitment and retention of inbound Chinese investment and companies to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Sky Link TV: GlobalSF Future of Food in SF
November 18, 2019
On November 18, 2019, GlobalSF presented the Future of Food in SF sponsored by Alaska Airlines for a fireside chat with three award-winning chefs from the San Francisco Bay Area including Chef Belinda Leong of b. Patisserie, Chef Brandon Jew of Mister Jiu’s, and Chef Tanya Holland of Brown Sugar Kitchen.
NBC Universal | Telemundo: Director of LatinSF honored as Telemundo's Hispanic Heritage Month Community Business Leader
October 11, 2019
Director of LatinSF, Jolynn Vallejo, was selected by NBCUniversal Telemundo as one of four honorees in the SF Bay Area for the 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrating her career as an entrepreneur turned business development executive, Jolynn’s work creates a bridge between San Francisco and Latin America and a positive social impact to the Bay Area Latinx community.
Conversation with the Malaysian Minister of International Trade & Industry
April 5, 2019
On April 5, 2019, GlobalSF Executive Director, Darlene Chiu Bryant, and SFAsia Advisory Committee Member Murat Wahab gave the welcoming and opening address at the Malaysian Business & Investment Seminar in Santa Clara, CA. SFAsia Advisory Committee Member, Dean Fealk, moderated the panel.
ABC7 Bay Area: GlobalSF Reception
March 15, 2019
On March 15, 2019, GlobalSF hosted its inaugural Reception and fundraiser. The evening including local and global business leaders, local government officials, and the consular corps.
Mayor’s Press Conference: GlobalSF Launch Event
June 27th, 2018
On June 27th, 2018, GlobalSF held its launch event in the Mayor's Conference Room at San Francisco City Hall.
Nearshore America Interview at Nexus 2018
Jolynn Vallejo, Director of LatinSF, talks about how the GlobalSF initiative is helping foreign entrepreneurs do business in San Francisco, breaking down how new partnerships are being formed across borders.
FORO TV: Interview with Jolynn Vallejo, Director of LatinSF
LatinSF Director, Jolynn Vallejo, discusses the start up environment in the San Francisco Bay Area with FORO tv.
Sky Link TV: GlobalSF Launch Event
Our Executive Director, Darlene Chiu Bryant, speaks to Sky Link TV (天下衛視官方頻道) at the launch of GlobalSF on June 27th, 2018.